The Eukanuba Adult
Dog Guide.

Just because he's no longer a puppy does not mean his
owner cannot learn a few new tricks.

Feeding the Discerning Canine The Importance of Palatability

Kenzie was a Cocker Spaniel who ate all kinds of stinky things. She snacked on molding leaves, dusty mops, gardening gloves — even cat poop. And yet, when the breakfast bell rang, she was discerning. She wouldn't touch her dog food — it sat there all day and night, a small mountain of brown, dry lumps. That is how Kenzie's owner got into the habit of cooking the dog breakfast each day. It started with leftover scrambled eggs dumped into the bowl and then evolved into a kind of dog food Eggs Benedict, with creamy Hollandaise sauce topping the kibble, a spring of parsley on the side for freshness. (Of course, Kenzie ate the good stuff and the hard, dry kernels went down the disposal.) Now we're not ones to get all judge-y, but we will tell you that if Kenzie had sampled Eukanuba, we're pretty certain her owner could have left the French cuisine to Julia Child. That's because we taste test our formulas with real dogs to ensure palatability. We know that dogs who won't eat their food don't get the nutrition they need, no matter how well-made it is. Here's what we do to ensure even the pickiest of eaters enjoy our meals:

Fresh, Natural Ingredients

What sounds better to you: frozen boxed pizza or a pie made with fresh tomato sauce, garden-grown basil and a wood-fired crust? Hard choice, right? We know animals also want tempting cuisine. That's why at Eukanuba we use only high-quality, wholesome ingredients so that food has an interesting scent, flavor and texture. We pack it with protein from fish, chicken and lamb (unlike other brands that use vegetable protein), delicious but healthy fats as well as antioxidants. Then, we spritz our kibble with a special chicken flavor we call liquid digest. And because our food is so delicious, there is no need to add food coloring or flavor enhancers.

Asking the Dogs

While our nutritionists make a tasty formula, we know that they are, well, human. Kibble perceived by them to be palatable for a dog may not be quite right for the canine taste buds. So, we take our meals to dogs directly and ask them what they enjoy. We test our foods religiously with the consumers — Beagles, Poodles and German Shepherds among others — on a continuous basis to make sure the product is just right.

At Eukanuba, we know that you buy our food because it is loaded with the best nutrients nature offers. We also know that your pet won't benefit from it unless we get her to eat it. This means we never cut corners when it comes to taste. Now, go make yourself a snack. Perhaps you'd like some Eggs Benedict?

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